{"id":1849,"date":"2018-01-08T22:50:40","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T22:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devsite2.ggmtesting.com\/?page_id=1849"},"modified":"2026-03-20T16:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:33:40","slug":"postpartum-doula-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thenewyorkdoula.com\/?page_id=1849","title":{"rendered":"Postpartum Doula Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-temp=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid pink-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading vc_custom_1752064332591\" ><b>Postpartum Doula Services<\/b><\/h1><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_column-gap-5 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img \" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewyorkdoula.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/NYdoula-class-2-624x413-350x350.jpg\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" alt=\"NYdoula-class-2-624x413\" title=\"NYdoula-class-2-624x413\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img \" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewyorkdoula.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/NYdoula-tranning-1024x679-350x350.jpg\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" alt=\"NYdoula-tranning-1024x679\" title=\"NYdoula-tranning-1024x679\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img \" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewyorkdoula.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/NYdoula-class-3-624x413-350x350.jpg\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" alt=\"NYdoula-class-3-624x413\" title=\"NYdoula-class-3-624x413\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  data-custom-vc-row=\"\"  data-vc=\"8.7.2\"  data-is_old_vc=\"\"  data-theme-support=\"\"   data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"    ><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-temp=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid pink-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is a postpartum doula?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A postpartum doula is an expert for your postpartum weeks. She helps mothers, fathers\/non-birthing mothers and families adjust to daily life with a baby. Services with a postpartum doula are usually 3-6 hours in home visits daytime visits or 10+ hours overnight visits. You can book a package of 20 hours, 50 or 100 (or anything in between!). Not sure if you need a baby specialist\/night nanny or a postpartum doula? Watch this short <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qgKrKIqSbHQ&amp;t=2s\">video<\/a> to clarify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Postpartum doula support has been shown to improve outcomes for babies by lowering the need for intensive care, improving breastfeeding rates, lowering the risk of postpartum depression and getting more sleep!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Meet our doulas <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewyorkdoula.com\/?page_id=5485\">here!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  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healing from birth and bonding with your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"352\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here\u2019s how we help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"1525\">\n<li data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"459\">\n<p data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"459\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Guidance with breastfeeding, including proper latching and how to prevent sore nipples and infections<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"523\">\n<p data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"523\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Support with bottle feeding if you choose not to breastfeed or do both breastfeed and supplement<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"567\">\n<p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"567\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Umbilical cord care and newborn hygiene<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"634\">\n<p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"634\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Understanding the normal changes and behaviors in your newborn<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"713\">\n<p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"713\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Involving your partner and showing them how to be a supportive team member<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"776\">\n<p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"776\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ongoing support via phone or text whenever questions arise<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"857\">\n<p data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"857\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression and knowing when to seek help<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"917\">\n<p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"917\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tips for managing common newborn concerns like jaundice<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"997\">\n<p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"997\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Encouragement and care for your recovery after a vaginal birth or C-section<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<p data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1073\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Insights into the physical changes your body may go through after birth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1129\">\n<p data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1129\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nutritious meal preparation to support your healing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1191\">\n<p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1191\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Practical self-care strategies to help you feel your best<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1248\">\n<p data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1248\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Guidance on what to eat during the postpartum period<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1295\">\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1295\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Light housekeeping to ease your daily load<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1374\">\n<p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1374\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gentle care for older siblings so you can rest and bond with your new baby<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1462\">\n<p data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1462\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A reduced risk of postpartum depression thanks to continuous, compassionate support<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1525\">\n<p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1525\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trusted referrals to specialists if and when you need them<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1645\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Let your postpartum doula be your guide, advocate, and extra pair of hands during this tender and transformative time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>About the \u201cNY Baby\u201d Postpartum Doulas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Stephanie Heintzeler knows just the right qualities to look for in a newborn care specialist as she has worked with expecting and new parents for over 20 years. A former midwife in Germany turned doula and lactation consultant, she constantly gets questions regarding birth support, classes, baby specialists or postpartum doulas. She hand picks every doula herself, ensuring they have the following qualifications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Training as a professional and qualified postpartum doula<\/li>\n<li>Excellent references<\/li>\n<li>Experience with breastfeeding and bottle feeding<\/li>\n<li>CPR certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  data-custom-vc-row=\"\"  data-vc=\"8.7.2\"  data-is_old_vc=\"\"  data-theme-support=\"\"   data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"    ><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-temp=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid pink-row vc_custom_1752064389343\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No matter what your plan for the postpartum weeks is, we are here for you! 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